Radar Detectors

[ttenneb]

V1.... Had mine for 5 years and just recently sent mine in for and upgrade last month.

[hwtriest]

Could some one please provide more info on the stealth mode of the V1. Where do you purchase the rear view mirror and how is that installed? We own a 2000 Boxster and just love it and would like to add radar protection. Don't want the bulky thing hanging on the windshield. Please help.

[Perfectlap]

for any over the counter radar detector to work properly it needs to be mounted on the windshield. Some have mounted the V1 on the roll bra in between the seats. The detector needs a clear view out of the rear window and should be mounted as high as possible, this usually means just below the rear view mirror.

The stealth mirror doesn't replace the actual detector, you will need both.

I like having the remote box for the V1 just below the digital speedometer. I can determine speed and the location of the threat in one glance, every second counts.

[9000RPMan]

I have a Solo S2, and I, along with the previous poster who has one, am completely satisfied. The range is more than adequate, although you must remain alert for instant-on radar. I have had a series of Escort products, from when they were known as Cincinatti Microwave (the original Passport in metal was a super quality piece). The ease of use of the S2, the suction cups and tiny bracket remain on the windshield even when the unit is in the center console are what sold me on it.

[socratic]

How does a Valentine1 work fully if it is remotely mounted? Doesn't that take away it's ability to determine the direction of the radar if it can't see out the back window?

[Perfectlap]

if you use the little remote box you still have to use the V1 on your windshield or wherever. The remote displays the arrows instead of on your v1 itself.
it keeps the the arrows on the V1 turned off so that you don't attract tail gaters.

this weekend I was following a Merc and noticed he was abrublty slowing down, so I hit the brakes. About two seconds later my laser signal went off (but by this time I was under the speed limit). I looked in my rearview and saw what looked like a crown vic. about a mile later the laser went off a second time. (this time I'm exactly at the 50mph limit).
a little further down the road in the opposite lane a car was getting pulled over.
Later, the crown vic sped past us in the passing lane, it was cop.
End of the month speed trap didn't get me!

p.s.
I later got a parking ticket for parking near a stop sign in a quiet neighbohrhood on a Saturday evening. Behind me was a fire hydrant and the curb was not painted yellow between the the stop and the hydrant yellow curb part. I think I'm going to fight it. They should have painted it yellow all the way to the stop sign.
Even if its in the DMV book. I think i'm going to plead entrapment.